Occupational Therapist

OT/CHT is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of therapy services to help patients to return to functional activities for work and play. This position collaborates closely with our physicians to manage and advance the quality of care we administer.

• Interpret and carry out the prescription of the physician; including static and dynamic splinting.
• Evaluate all patients referred for occupational therapy and completes/submits reports pertaining to these evaluations.
• Maintain patient treatment schedules consistent with the needs of the department.
• Confer with the person(s) most closely associated with the active management of the patient and keeps them informed of any additional patient needs, treatment and/or progress.
• Prepare and submit departmental reports, assuring confidentiality, including:  evaluation reports/summaries, discharge reports/summaries; progress reports to referring physician/agency, progress notes on all patients within their area and daily attendance records and summaries of same.

REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate from an accredited school of occupational therapy
• Appropriate licensure and certification commensurate with job responsibilities
• Certified Hand Therapist preferred; hand therapy experience required

Coastal Orthopedics is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.